According to the Los Angeles County coroner, the actor died in April of “sequelae of alcohol intoxication” or alcohol abuse. Sequelae refers to a condition that was the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

Troyer, best known for playing the role of Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies, was taken from his home to the hospital for reported alcohol intoxication on April 3.

A statement released by Troyer’s family following his death said that Troyer had been battling a “time of adversity,” and had recently been baptized.

“Verne was also a fighter when it came to his own battles. Over the years he’s struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately, this time was too much.”

The statement added: “Depression and Suicide are very serious issues. You never know what kind of battle someone is going through inside. Be kind to one another. And always know, it’s never too late to reach out to someone for help.”

Troyer addressed his current situation at the time in an Instagram post, writing “I’d like to address a very personal situation.”

“As you know, I’ve battled alcohol addiction in the past and while it’s not been an easy fight, I’m willing to continue my fight day by day. I’ve been receiving treatment for the last week, and I am voluntarily checking into a treatment centre later this week to continue to get the help I need … with your support, I got this,” he wrote.